The other day I said that I really wanted to see this colored. It’s not *good* coloring, mind you, just enough to be fun. I did it quickly because today I’m having lunch with a friend and won’t be able to do a regular sketch.
References: J.A.S. Townsend, Grouper
I’m finally getting around to reading Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Can you believe I haven’t read it yet?) Anyway, I just got to a part with fish headed footmen running around and got inspired. I have a strong urge to color this one.
References: Ultima VII Google Map, Horse Silhouette
I’ve always wanted to do a series of (good) Ultima perspective sketches. Obviously this one’s just a fast sketch, but I imagined this is what the Avatar would see as soon as he’s plopped into Trinsic in Ultima VII. (minus Iolo, Petre, and Finnigan of course)
When I started sketching, I had a really pewpy low res file that I was looking at from my phone. It wasn’t until I pulled up Ryan Allen’s kick ass U7 Google Map that I realized I was missing a window and had sign and lamp posts in wrong places. *shrug* Oh well.
References: Sword, Skeleton, Ultima VII Runes
Today’s sketches are on lots of little pieces. You’ll see why on Friday. 😉
The Fabulous Dragon is an original sketch, the runes are an interpretation from the Ultima VII pixel graphics, the sword is based loosely on a Denis Loubet illustration, the skeleton is based strongly on a Denis Loubet illustration, and the long serpent is just a silly version of a silver serpent.
I had a really ridiculous thought while drawing this. I wish I would have thought of it in time to add a sign to the drawing, but have you ever thought that maybe Gordon and/or Finnegan was using the Rune of Honor as a weather stone? The sign would read:
Weather Rune of Honor
| Condition | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Rune is Wet | Rain |
| Rune is Dry | No Rain |
| Rune has Shadow | Sun |
| Rune is White | Snow |
| Rune is Hazy | Fog |
| Rune is Sliding | Wind |
| Rune is Vibrating | Tremor |
| Rune is Glowing | Mages |
| Rune is Gone | Avatar |
References: Zelda Wiki ReDead, Zelda Wiki Spooky Mask, Guy Sitting
This one is fun for a few reasons.
First of all, it’s a request. A Zelda-crazed friend of mine requested “You should draw a redead, sitting alone in the dark.” I figured he’d be lonely. I imagine him as a tragic intellectual with a tremendous urge for companionship who just wants a playmate and a hug but the mask prevents that when he’s around people. *shrug*
Second of all, it’s one of the rare times, if not the first time, that I sketched in pencil before drawing over it in ink. I also did some warm up sketches to get ready.
It’s certainly one of the creepier things I’ve drawn in a while. Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s instantly recognizable, so I wouldn’t consider it to be a success.
Nyoro nyoro nyoro nyoro nyoooooo~
Reference Image
I wasn’t happy with yesterday’s sketch, but today’s was even worse. *shrug* Just not feeling it today for some reason. I think the pressure of having to sit, eat, and sketch in an hour window sometimes just doesn’t work so well when there are outside forces trying to make demands of that time.
Hey look, I used a pencil!
A very loose interpretation of the first two monsters you encounter in Faxanadu.
I’d been thinking about drawing this guy for a while. I imagine he spends most of his time being rather bored. Actually, I imagine he spends most of his time making up dirty limericks, but that’s another drawing. 😛
